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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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